Vellescot: is it worth driving to Germany for fuel?
Not worth it
No: the 124 km detour eats the price gap; at best −€10.40 on 50 litres of petrol 95 E10 at Shell in Neuenburg. Prices of 7 November 2026. Diesel: −€19.27.
−€19.27diesel, saving on 50 L
−€10.40petrol 95 E10, saving on 50 L
55 minto the first German station
Diesel — Not worth it
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km)€2.199/L
Best station in Germany€2.229/L
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.199/L — 1 Rue Du General De Gaulle · 4.9 km, 8 min · 6 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFT (Neuenburg)Müllheimer Str. 25, Neuenburg | −€19.27 | €2.229/L | 67 km · 58 min | +124 km |
| Shell (Neuenburg)Bahnhofstr. 1 A, Neuenburg | −€20.21 | €2.249/L | 67 km · 57 min | +124 km |
| Shell (Bad Bellingen)A5 Bad Bellingen West, Bad Bellingen | −€46.17 | €2.729/L | 65 km · 55 min | +138 km |
All stations in Neuenburg.
By tank size: 30 L −€18.67 · 50 L −€19.27 · 70 L −€19.87.
Petrol 95 E10 — Not worth it
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km)€2.099/L
Best station in Germany€1.969/L
Gap13 c/L
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.099/L — 1 Rue Du General De Gaulle · 4.9 km, 8 min · 5 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell (Neuenburg)Bahnhofstr. 1 A, Neuenburg | −€10.40 | €1.969/L | 67 km · 57 min | +124 km |
| BFT (Neuenburg)Müllheimer Str. 25, Neuenburg | −€10.97 | €1.979/L | 67 km · 58 min | +124 km |
| Shell (Bad Bellingen)A5 Bad Bellingen West, Bad Bellingen | −€39.27 | €2.509/L | 65 km · 55 min | +138 km |
All stations in Neuenburg.
By tank size: 30 L −€13.00 · 50 L −€10.40 · 70 L −€7.80. The detour pays for itself from 130 L.
| Population | 257 |
|---|---|
| German border | 40 km |
| First station | 52 km · 55 min |